A family of five at Ngo Village in the Kongola Constituency of the Zambezi Region has lost its home, household belongings and identity documents in a fire.

The fire broke out while Melody Sinyemba was away fetching water, leaving her three children at home. 

The call for greater representation of indigenous languages on national broadcasting platforms is gaining momentum in the Zambezi Region, with Mashi Traditional Authority leader Mfumu Joseph Tembwe Mayuni III urging the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to consider establishing a dedicated Chifwe radio station

The Sachinga Livestock Development Centre in the Zambezi Region is appealing for urgent government intervention following damage to infrastructure caused by elephants.

The elephants damaged fencing, water infrastructure and disrupted livestock breeding programmes over a nearly three months period.

The Mashi Traditional Authority has called on the government to address persistent challenges facing the community, particularly access to potable water and electricity.

Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has been confirmed at Kalala Island in Zambezi's Kabbe constituency, prompting an immediate suspension of livestock movement, trade and slaughter.

The Lizauli Spelling Bee in the Zambezi Region is growing in both participation and ambition.

Now in its fourth year, the competition brought together learners from 11 schools, giving them an opportunity to sharpen their spelling and literacy skills, while building confidence and gaining exposure.

The Zambezi Region is the host of the 2027 Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants.

The announcement was made at Katima Mulilo, which will host the prestigious event.

The creative industry in the Zambezi Region has welcomed the NBC leadership's engagement, saying greater access to the corporation could create more opportunities for talent and strengthen them.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation is exploring a partnership with the Zambezi Regional Council to strengthen cooperation and promote development initiatives in the region.

The Swapo Party Women's Council's Regional Information and Mobilisation Officer for Zambezi, Ruthy Masake has described the decision to host the 9th Women Congress in the region as a major achievement.
 
The Congress is scheduled to take place from 09 to 11 December at Katima Mulilo.